Wave-setting device



June 26, 1928. r 1,674,703

R. W. STQGNER I WAVE SETTING DEVICE Filed Sept. 50, 1927 Patented June 26, 1928.

ROBERT w. s'roennn, on HAnTsvIL' E, SOUTH CAROLINA.

WAVE-SETTING niivron.

Application filed September 30, 1927. Serial No. 223,124.

This invention relates to wave setting de'-. vices for hair dressingjpurposes, and more particularly to the type adapted for use after a permanent wave has been given, in order to set the wave.

In certain hair dressingprocesses heretofore in use, after a permanent wave has been given, it is necessary to press the hair firmly againstthe head, in order to set the wave. No instrument has been provided for conveniently setting the wave. It is therefore one of the principal objects of the present invention to provide a wavesetting device which will perform thisoperation in a very 1 satisfactory manner.. '1

It is another object of the invention to provide a simple and efiicient wave setting device, which will at the same time be inexpensive to manufacture and simple in operation.

Other objects and features of novelty will be apparent as the description proceeds, when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in Which:'

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the device in operation, showing the application of the wave setting device to the human head;

Fig. 2 is a side elevation'of the wave setting device;

Fig. 3 is a cross section along the line 3+3 of Fig. 2; and

Fig. 4 is a perspective view 1 of a foldable.

' form of the invention showing the head engaging portion thereof in an intermediate position by the dotted line portions of this gure. L

Referring more particularly to'the drawings, the wave setting device comprises a member indicated generally at 10, having a handle 'portionll suitably shaped to fit the hand, and an outer'or head engaging portion 12, having a smoothedge 13 which is shaped to closely conform tothe contour of the human head. I p The member is generally constructed of flat material of any desired kind, although the device need not necessarily be flat. Various materials may be used, such as hard rubber, metal, fiber, or wood. f

In the form shown in thedrawings, the member 10 is in the shape of an elongated letter S, the handle forming one curved end andthe head engaging portion forming the by this pivot.

reversely curved end. As shown in Fig.3,

the head engaging portion is preferably tapered so that the edge which presses the hair against the head is comparatively thin, but at the same time is perfectly smooth. The curvature of the head engaging portion to closely fit the contour of the head is quite important, as it permits much better results than have been heretofore accomplished by otherdevices. The thin edge 13 is an added refinement, as by this means still better results can "be obtained.

In theform shown in Fig. 4 the member 10 consists of two parts, as the handle 11 and the curved head engaging portion 12 are made separately, and pivoted together by a pin 14. The handle portion 11 is-bifurcated as at 15 and the'outer portion 12 is inserted between the bifurcations and secured in place The handle 11 is also pro vided with an elongated groove 16 which is adapted to receive'the edge 13 when the parts are folded together about the pivot 14.

This groove protects the smooth edge of the outer portion 1:2 and also permits the entire device to be folded into a very compact article.

The portion 12is continued rearwardly beyond the pivot pin to form an extension 17, in which a stop pin 18 is mounted. When thefolded device is opened out into its operative position, the pin 18 lodges in slot 19 .provided in the handle bifurcations, and prevents the two parts from pivoting past the operative position. In other words, the pin 18 and the slot 19 serve to locate the folding memberin its unfolded or operative position.

While specific embodiments of the invention have been shown and described in comparative detail, theinvention is not limited to the exact construction shown and described, but includes such'limitations as come a handle portion and hair dressing portion, said last mentioned portion being longitudinally curved to uniformly engage the upperstrands ofthe users hair when applied" thereto and having a smooth narrow edge for pressing the hair against the head to set a Wave.

2. A Wave setting device for hair dressing purposes comprising an elongated substantially fiat member one end portion of which is enlarged and shaped to form a handle, the other end portion comprising a hair dressing member, said member being curved longitudinally to uniformly engage the upper strands of the users hair When applied 10 thereto, and being substantially wedged shaped in cross section With a smooth rounded relative thin edge for pressing the hair against the head to set a Wave.

In testimony whereof I hereunto afiix my s gnature.

ROBERT W. STOGNER. 

